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- Dictionaryac·ci·dent/ˈaksədnt/
noun
- 1. an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury: "he had an accident at the factory" Similar
- 2. an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause: "the pregnancy was an accident" Similar
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The meaning of ACCIDENT is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance. How to use accident in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About accident.
something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone: have an accident Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work. involved in an accident The lorry had been involved in an accident. The sign was damaged in an accident.
Accident definition: an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap. See examples of ACCIDENT used in a sentence.
1. a. An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: an accident on the assembly line; car accidents on icy roads. b. An unforeseen event that is not the result of intention or has no apparent cause: A series of happy accidents led to his promotion. c. An instance of involuntary urination or defecation. 2.
An accident is an unfortunate event. By their very nature, accidents are not planned. Rear-ending the car ahead of you, spilling milk, losing your footing on an icy sidewalk — all of these are considered accidents.
If someone has an accident, something unpleasant happens to them that was not intended, sometimes causing injury or death. 5,000 people die every year because of accidents in the home. The police say the killing of the young man was an accident. Synonyms: misfortune, blow, disaster, tragedy More Synonyms of accident.
a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave.
ACCIDENT definition: 1. something bad that happens that is not intended and that causes injury or damage: 2. without…. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ac‧ci‧dent /ˈæksɪdənt/ S2 W2 noun 1 → by accident 2 [ countable] an event in which a car, train, plane etc is damaged and often someone is hurt Over 70,000 people are seriously injured every year in road accidents.
ACCIDENT meaning: 1 : a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury; 2 : an event that is not planned or intended an event that occurs by chance.
